Dublin Journal 1779 London Gazette Prison Prizes and Courts Martial
An 1779 Dublin Journal extracts London Gazette reports on foreign prizes, Admiralty orders for armed ships in Flemish ports, and measures to curb prize handling. Includes notes on the Invalidity of privateers, safety mandates, and enforcement across the Low Countries with details on officials, Judges of Admiralty, and penalties. Also covers Jamaica and Port Royal intelligence, court martial proceedings at Portsmouth, and verbatim testimony related to Admiral Keppel.
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London
Sra
Flanders
Benffells
Germany
Hungary
Bohemia
Charles Alexander
Lorraine
Bar
Teutonic Order
Goix
Low Countries
Angle
Asgus
Council of Landers
Admiralty
Brussells
Levant
Yasterday
Fermi
Elen
Hanover
Royal and
Greenwich
Jamaica
Board of Green Cloth
Wood
Wolfe
Honduras
Mountsbay
Falmouth
Hopewell
Sherwin
Puddicombe
Brie
Lemon
Wichelo
Arreights
Ford
Bolton
Margate
Micholas
Scott
York
Wilkes
John Smook
Shoreham
John Scott
Spirideon
Baker
Winchester
Mont
Kerry
Licarne
Alresford
Woods
Spitalfields
Testimony on French Fleet maneuvers and wind conditions
Transcribed examination on the 18th century naval engagement discussing French fleet formation, windward position, and timing of action. Questions probe whether the French would have avoided battle by tacking, and whether weather and sea conditions affected ship readiness and lower deck gun operations.
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Digby
Ramillies
Hugh Palmifer
Admiral Keppel
Hugh Palliser
Bogothe Urkish
Brest
Brett
Keik
Treaty of Commerce Rumor Stirring Between France and Holland
London dispatches report letters from Paris claiming a new commercial treaty between France and Holland is under discussion. The note emphasizes the need for evidence in criminal prosecutions and cautions public opinion until justice rules on both sides at the cafe in question.
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Ondon
Paris
Comerce
France
Holland
Sunday Packet News From Dover and Paris
The report from Dover cites French advice claiming seven mutt capital cities in Paris halted last week and many more areas may follow as trade slows. No confirmation of Tobage capture in the West Indies. Delivery from Tobage lacks foundation. The Experiment Man of War Sir James Wallace arrives to North America with little notable activity.
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Evters Fom
Dover
Paris
Newa
Tobage
West-Indies
West-loden
James Wallace
North America
Trial of Admiral Keppel Third Day Examination
The third day of the Keppel trial details Captain Martha's testimony on July observations. Witnesses discuss the French fleet's line of battle, signal actions, and whether our fleet formed a line during engagement. Debate over pacing, wind, and pursuit shapes the court's view of command decisions.
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Montague
Blue
Chace
Keppel
Hugh Pallier
Menga
Dritith
Admiral Keppel
Digby
Hugh Palliter
Admiral Montague
Captain Digby
Martha
Witnet
Saalead
Thut Fall
Hugh Palliser
Aiion
Fae
Marshall
Arethusa
Firth
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